Tryst with Destiny: The Beginning of the End (Main Story)

46 : Attempt at Regaining Lost Pride

(2 Hours Later)

"Now you like the Serena we know." Grace says as Serena comes out of the beauty parlor after getting her entire workup done. Her skin is glowing. Her nails are well done. Her skin is now back to it's original glowing vibrant shining form.

"Well even I must admit I needed to get this done. I was starting to look a shade to hideous for a Kalos Queen's standard." Serena says as she looks at her hands and her nails trying to remember the last time when they were like this before she became Dragon Emperor's apprentice.

"Now that you are back to looking sane why don't we get some lunch. Palermo called an hour back while you were getting your facial done. She will be in KIP in an 2 hours time. Then you are to leave for the airport straight away where your Private Jet is all fueled and ready." Grace says.

"Good. Where are we eating?" Serena asks.

"Back in KIP. Delia has been cooking since morning." Grace says as she and Serena get into her limousine.

"Cool. Let's go Harry." Serena says.

"Of course." Harry replies as the puts the pedal on the gas and the car speeds of.

(One and a Half Hours Later)

"And we are finished." Serena says while striking her characteristic finish pose. Grace, Palermo, Delia, Diantha, Oak and Sycamore are looking at the performance Serena just gave with their jaws wide open.

"So how was it? Not too shabby right." Serena says while smiling at everyone.

"That was.. " Palermo says as she gets lost for words.

"Incredible. Amazing. All are acceptable." Serena says while recalling her Pokemon.

Palermo is the first one to recover. She says "Well if your other 3 routines are like this then I don't think winning the master class should be a problem for you. But tell me how did Dragon Emperor teach you all this? I thought he was just a powerful Pokemon trainer?"

"To tell you the truth Palermo till now even Ash and I don't know who he is. But we trust and respect him completely. Alright I guess it's time to get going to the airport." Serena replies.

"Hold on a second. I have unfinished business with you." A voice shouts out of nowhere.

Everyone turns around to find Paul standing there.

"What are you doing here? Don't you have classes going on?" Sycamore asks.

"I am not attending today. I have unfinished business with her." Paul says while pointing his finger at Serena.

"Is that so. What is it?" Serena asks in a calm tone.

"Ever since you humiliated me in our previous battle my reputation as a competent battler has been ruined. I am here to retake my pride and status as a competent trainer. I challenge you to a battle. You against me in a full battle." Paul replies.

Sycamore is about to interrupt when suddenly Diantha grabs his hands. He looks at her to see her nodding her head indicating that she wants to see where this is going.

"Sorry but I don't have time to deal with a cub. I have to leave." Serena replies while turning away.

"What's the matter. Not woman enough to fight me. I guess that battle was just a fluke. You managed to win because your boyfriend told you in advance what Pokemon I had in advance." Paul says in a taunting manner.

"Just like an amateur. Using useless tactics to insight me. Oh how the mighty Paul has truly fallen." Serena replies in a mocking turn without even giving the slightest of reactions.